Sols board of directors has approved the first half 2006 results
At the close of business on 30 June 2005 reported consolidated sales were up 9.5 per cent to €174.2m from 2004. This year, 2006, consolidated sales reached €196.4m, an increase of 12.8 per cent on the same period of 2005.
Consolidated net profits took a tumble due to a fine of €6.8m by the Italian Antitrust Authority. 2006 reported net profits reached €8.4m in relation to 2005s €9.4m
Excellent growth in sales is due to the strong development on sales abroad and in Italy has increased drastically by 16.2 per cent and 11.2 per cent respectively. In comparison to the first half 2005, the technical gases business increased the sales by 11.4 per cent, while the home-care business, operated through VIVISOL, by 16.2 per cent.
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